China’s Moms and Babies Are Healthier Than Ever! 🎉
Hey friends! Did you know that China’s moms and babies are getting healthier each year? Let’s explore some super cool facts about how China is making big improvements in healthcare! 🌟
Fewer Moms and Babies Getting Sick 📉
In 2024, China saw its maternal mortality rate drop to 14.3 per 100,000 live births. That means fewer moms are facing dangers during childbirth! The infant mortality rate also went down to 4 per 1,000 births. For children under five years old, it dropped to 5.6 per 1,000. These numbers are going down every year, which is fantastic news! 🎉
Over the past few years, the maternal mortality rate has decreased by about 4% each year. The rates for infants and children under five have gone down by around 5% annually. That’s a big deal! 🥳
Beating Diseases Together 💪
China has been working hard to fight major diseases that affect women and children. In the last five years:
- Deaths among infants and young children caused by birth defects dropped by over 30%!
- Serious birth defects like neural tube defects and Down syndrome decreased by 21%.
- The rate of mothers passing HIV to their babies fell to just 1.3%.
These improvements mean healthier families and brighter futures! 🌈
Better Hospitals and Doctors 🏥👩⚕️
So, how did China achieve all this? By improving healthcare services! Check this out:
- There are now 3,491 centers to help pregnant women who are very sick.
- Plus, 3,221 centers care for newborn babies who need extra help.
- 3,081 maternal and child health institutions provide care for moms and kids.
There are also lots of doctors ready to help:
- 373,000 obstetricians and gynecologists (doctors who care for moms and babies)
- 234,000 pediatricians (doctors who care for kids)
That’s a whole team dedicated to keeping families healthy! 🩺
More than 90% of local clinics now offer services for kids, and there are more hospital beds available for children than ever before. 🛏️
Helping Friends Around the World 🌍🤝
China isn’t just keeping its own moms and babies healthy. Medical teams from China have traveled to 44 countries, like Morocco and Ethiopia, to help others. In 2024 alone, these awesome teams helped deliver 63,800 babies! 💕
These efforts show that when people work together and care for each other, amazing things can happen. Go team! 🎊
Let’s Celebrate! 🎈
With better healthcare, more doctors, and greater efforts to fight diseases, China’s moms and kids are healthier than ever. Here’s to a brighter, healthier future for everyone! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
